Recensione the choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film super fly was an inspired one. Another key factor to the success of superfly is curtis mayfield s original soundtrackscore, which is very commanding at times and takes over some of the films best scenes. Superfly, an album by curtis mayfield on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Mayfield is probably best known for his anthemic music with the impressions and for the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film superfly. For super fly, mayfield wisely avoids celebrating the wheelinganddealing themes present in the movie. Today we explore the political soul of curtis mayfields 1972 album super fly. He decides to build an escape from the life by making his biggest deal yet.
Finally, the soundtrack has been updated for modern audiences, though the original movie s anthemcurtis mayfields pushermanmakes a return as an homage. Super fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. This soundtrack to the blaxploitation movie superfly stayed in the u. Recorded in 1972 to coincide with gordon parks, jrs movie about a dealer attempting to divorce himself from the urban underworld, mayfields brilliantly. His debut solo album, 1970s curtis, had shown in vivid colors that the 60s optimist author of. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Two singles taken from the album, the title song and the millionselling freddies dead, both went top 10. The film is well known for its soundtrack, written and produced by soul musician curtis mayfield.
The movie doesnt require that its viewers be interested in the drug trade to entertain them. Download curtis mayfield super fly 1972 2018, mfsl. Jun 17, 2018 today we explore the political soul of curtis mayfields 1972 album super fly. Mastered on mobile fidelitys worldrenowned mastering system for supreme sound and strictly limited to 2,500 numbered copies. Aug 09, 2017 mayfield himself sampled the original song in superfly 1990, a duet he recorded with rapper icet. Curtis mayfield superfly from the midnight special. Super fly is a 1972 american blaxploitation crime drama film directed by gordon parks jr.
Superfly by curtis mayfield album, film soundtrack. Find a movie, tv show or artist 228,800 songs 71,200 artists 97,500 episodes, movies and games the internets best source for music from tv and movies since 2005. He first achieved success and recognition with the impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist. Super fly is the third studio album by american soul musician curtis mayfield, released in july 1972 on curtom records. Mar 25, 2010 singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 june 1942 in chicago, illinois, usa, died 26 december 1999 in roswell, georgia, usa. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name. I was collecting curtis on cd prior to rhinos reissues, so a lot of his stuff was only available on import back in the early and mid90s. Deluxe 25th anniversary edition by curtis mayfield. Curtis mayfield super fly 1972 2018, mfsl remastered, hires sacd rip. The makings of you curtis mayfield its all right the impressions arrangements of this song. Here he wrote highly critical songs where financing is all the pusherman understands, you get two bags free for a generous fee, and even for superfly priest times running out and theres no. Curtis mayfield dont worry if theres a hell below were all going to go. Curtis mayfield superfly from the midnight special embed for hosted blogs and item tags. All in all, superfly is an unique film soundtrack and a true masterpiece, both musically and lyrically.
I guess the only thing to argue is whether superfly or shaft was the better album soundtrack from the era of blaxploitation films. Impressed with the depth of the topics that the script dealt with and the character progression of the main character priest, mayfield enthusiastically began writing songs for what was to become a classic, trendsetting soundtrack whose influence stretched over decades. Recorded at rca studios in chicago, illinois except track 2 which was recorded at bell sound studios in new york. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Curtis mayfield super fly 1972 with movie clips youtube. The choice of curtis mayfield to score the blaxploitation film super fly was an inspired one. Likewise many of major lances recordings early 60s to early 70s were written or produced by mayfield. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from curtis mayfield. Download the return of superfly 1990 yify torrent for. The daily routine of cocaine dealer priest who wants to score one more super deal and retire. Jun 15, 2018 finally, the soundtrack has been updated for modern audiences, though the original movie s anthemcurtis mayfields pushermanmakes a return as an homage.
Deluxe 25th anniversary edition, an album by curtis mayfield on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Windy c label five stairsteps curtis was the mentor. Curtis mayfields bordertranscending superfly is much more than a soundtrack to a cuttingedge blaxploitation film. Curtis lee mayfield june 3, 1942 december 26, 1999 was an american singersongwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious africanamerican music. Curtis mayfield was born on june 3, 1942 in chicago, illinois, the son of marion washington and kenneth mayfield, one of five children. Download curtis mayfield superfly orig soundtrack 1972. Curtis mayfield was a very positive, optimistic person who had been active in the civil rights movement and who generally wrote inspirational songs. Being one of the few soundtracks to outgross the film it accompanied, it surely demonstrates that curtis mayfield was a talented singer and. Super fly original soundtrack curtis mayfield songs. Curtis mayfield discography curttis mayfield roots. I have a very best of curtis mayfield pressed by teichiku tecw20171 that ive always enjoyed over other pressings ive heard. Superfly is sure to appeal to anyone looking for an actionpacked movie. Singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer, born 3 june 1942 in chicago, illinois, usa, died 26 december 1999 in roswell, georgia, usa.
Superfly by curtis mayfield discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Nov 10, 2003 i know what you mean about japanese pressings for curtis. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Discussion in music corner started by dob, nov 10, 2003. The song appeared in the 2009 film madea goes to jail. Another key factor to the success of superfly is curtis mayfields original soundtrackscore, which is very commanding at times and takes over some of the films best scenes. His debut solo album, 1970s curtis, had shown in vivid colors that the.
Widely considered a classic of 1970s soul and funk music, super fly was a nearly immediate hit. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. But thats good for music videos and not for a feature length movie arrival putlockers. Curtis mayfield june 3, 1942 december 26, 1999 was an american soul, funk and rhythm and blues, singersongwriter and guitarist from chicago, illinois. All tracks are amazing, except for think that doesnt quite fit, and show mayfield s diversity. His choice early to mid 60s outside productions appear on a cd called curtis mayfields chicago soul. Mayfield himself sampled the original song in superfly 1990, a duet he recorded with rapper icet. Each sunday, pitchfork takes an indepth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our.
Recorded at rca studios in chicago, illinois except for pusherman which was recorded at bell sound studios in new york. Apr 25, 2009 i guess the only thing to argue is whether superfly or shaft was the better album soundtrack from the era of blaxploitation films. All tracks are amazing, except for think that doesnt quite fit, and show mayfields diversity. The return of superfly is a movie starring nathan purdee, margaret avery, and leonard l. Directed by gordon parks jr with ron oneal, carl lee, sheila frazier, julius harris. Superfly 2018 fullhd movie, superfly 2018 fullhd movie dvd quality superfly 2018 fullhd movie dvdrip online free. Curtis mayfield we the people who are darker than blue. I have a portuguese pressing of back to the world which is just wonky. Listen to songs by curtis mayfield on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share.
Perhaps because he didnt cross over to the pop audience as heavily as motowns stars, it may be that. Mayfields father left the family when curtis was five. Superfly soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. A kind o music curtis mayfield discography 19612000. Curtis mayfield was presented with the script for the movie superfly after a 1971 concert at new yorks lincoln center. No other artist in popular music knew so well, and expressed through his music so naturally, the shades of gray inherent in contemporary innercity life. His choice early to mid 60s outside productions appear on a cd called curtis mayfield s chicago soul. Curtis mayfield had a musical career which spanned decades, and moved from the gospel roots of the impressions to the soundtrack of a movie which glorified drug dealing. Notes originally released in 1972 on curtom records. In 1990 mayfield scored the dud movie return of superfly. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed.